Splash Seafood Restaurant

Splash Seafood Restaurant

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Hours
Sun
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Mon
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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CUISINES
Seafood
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0 of 5 bubbles933 reviews
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Russell Collins
28 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 couples
Very expensive for what we ate Started with Calamari . 6 small strips $25 4 Tempura Prawns $24 Then we had a main each. Thread fin salmon one carrot chips snd green beens and the other with a very basic green salad but nice chips $41 each plate Outside eating was nice and we were served by a lovely young waitress from Ireland who saved the night BYO wine $10 corkage charge good
Written 13 May 2024
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Steve F
Ballina62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 couples
Visited at recommendation of local limo driver. Although a little cramped, it has a pleasant setting street side with excellent service Wine list is limited but sufficient, emphasis on fish friendly wines was noted, ( rieslings, light Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio ). The operators have their own boats ensuring their supply of reef fish. The thread fin is a superb fish for showcasing flavours and both our portions were flavoursome with just the right texture for fillets. We all heard numerous favourable comments from adjoining tables about the barramundi in their fish and chips dish. Entrees are light and varied, with the chowder looking scrumptious. We’ve eaten at many seafood restaurants across the top end and we both thought that is a good as fresh fish gets.
Written 18 September 2024
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Artamus
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2024 couples
We visited Splash on our last night in Cairns. The food was delicious and the staff could not have been more attentive and were keen to answer any questions about the dishes on offer. Splash have a dedicated gluten free menu and the chef is willing to use rice flour in the batter etc if required. We had a great night out and both enjoyed our meals immensely.
Written 27 June 2024
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kayehayes2016
Cairns40 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 family
I booked for two for 7.30 as it was the first available table on a Saturday night. Upon arrival we were told we didn’t have a reservation but showed them the confirmation email and was sat at their last available table. My son & I ordered two plates of scallops and calamari to share. The 3 scallops $20 were sitting on a small round of sweet potato to look like roe. The 6 strips of calamari also $20 was delicious. We both had Threadfin which was about 70 millimeter square,once again delicious but small size for $38 these were served with chips and a tiny Greek salad. I won’t be rushing back as better value elsewhere!
Written 12 November 2022
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Jaimee D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 couples
The most amazing food I've ever had. We walked past and we smelt someone's dish then decided to go back. Splash did not disappoint. The front house manager and all the staff were very accommodating and made the most delicious cocktails and food. I 1000% recommend
Written 3 January 2024
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Brianna A
Melbourne20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 family
My husband and I and two kids had dinner at Splash a few times in the week we stayed in Cairns and each time was lovely! We all enjoyed the flavours of all the dishes, everything was cooked beautifully. The staff were attentive and friendly with the restaurant itself having a great atmosphere. Will definitely be going back!
Written 16 June 2024
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Mandy
43 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022 couples
My husband and I recently had dinner at Splash. The service was very good and we were seated at the table we requested when booking. However, the meals were very small and expensive, compared to others we had experienced during our holiday in Cairns. Prawn cocktail main meal consisted of 4 prawns and lettuce. We would not recommend.
Written 18 June 2022
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Ralph_MB
Manhattan Beach8105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
We had a really nice dinner at Splash. We liked the food, the staff was attentive, and we liked being outside near the water in Cairns. One of our party had her birthday that day and the staff made a little fuss to help us celebrate.
Written 20 January 2025
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Margz C
Sydney2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 family
I have loved the food here since 2013, I haven't been back since 2019, so exited, so disappointed. I will never eat here again. Bruschetta which I championed as " best on the planet" wasn't anymore. Dry, lazy, tomato on toast would be better. Bugs dry, no garlic butter, a bag of Wollies salad with a bit of potato thrown in... No change from 60$ . Go anywhere else, don't eat here,! Scallops, well they were about the size of your fingernail dry and unappertising with the linguini 3 of them and 4 prawns, again tiny dry and unappertising. I can't believe this is what my favourite restaurant is now serving. Absolutely disgusting. I do wish I had taken photos.
Written 25 October 2023
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KevinT333
Saltash55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 couples
Just flown in from the red centre and found Splash a few minutes walk from the hotel along the promenade. We were made to feel very welcome and had a nice table outside. Mary was our host and she was friendly and attentive with a great sense of humour. We both had frozen mango daiquiris which were delicious and cooled us down, we also both had the king threadfin in tempura batter, chips and Greek salad, it was so tasty and a good size too, all washed down with the house red, a very acceptable shiraz. To round the evening off we were given a complimentary glass of Port which was very nice. This is a great restaurant for couples or small groups, it has a great atmosphere without being loud and fun and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Written 25 January 2023
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John A
Victoria216 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2023 couples
Great venue for seafood. Service was exceptional. Many options on menu and will please most people. All the entres were amazing. Unfortunately the coral trout main, at $59 per serve that we both had, were not that good. Normally coral trout is a lovely flaky and moist fish. Ours seemed over cooked and dry. Never mind. Give this place a go.
Written 22 July 2023
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gwegwy
Mt Eliza599 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2023 couples
11th day of our 2-week trip and we had a reservation at Splash. All of our other meals in Cairns were at the Casino or along the restaurant strip at the Marina so it was a nice change to go for a wander along the Esplanade and see what is down that way. Splash is quite a small place and we were given a table outside but undercover. Mary was very welcoming and she and Tullulah were friendly and attentive throughout the lovely lunch. We'd have gone back for another meal if we hadn't been booked up for our last 3 days. A margarita and a couple of 150 Lashes schooners got us going and we started with pork belly bites for her and a fantastic chowder with 3 extra prawns for me. For mains, she had the coconut prawns (always a must if it's on a menu) and lemon butter threadfin for me. All terrific and downed with a bottle of Vasse Felix chardonnay and a coconut margarita for her. We'll be back next trip.
Written 6 August 2023
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jill
New Plymouth40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2024 couples
We first popped on just for a drink, but hubby ended up with a dozen oysters which he enjoyed. Tara and colleague greeted us with a huge smile and a chat. We ened up back there for dinner later in the week. The prawn and scallops linguini is to die for hubby loved his coral trout too. We ended up booking our last meal here before heading home. Again service exceptional by the 2 young Irish girls and Tara...even though they wouldn't let me take home the Mai thai mug lol. And the food was awesome
Written 23 June 2024
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Laura L
Cairns2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 family
Visited Splash back in 2019 and ordered the eye fillet. It was pretty good ( overpriced but still pretty tasty) this time however, I honestly don’t think it was eye fillet, it was tough, tiny and had absolutely no flavour, the red wine jus was watery and tasted bland. Possibly the worst steak I have eaten in a long while. When mentioned to the waiter, the response was “ I’ll tell the chef”. Hubby had the seafood chowder and thankfully it was delicious. The tempura battered prawns were also tasty and meaty. I understand this is a seafood restaurant however, the meat option needs to be much better.
Written 3 January 2023
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loavesandfishes
Cairns18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2023 couples
What a beautiful experience, from beginning to end ❤️ Hubby and I were having our belated Anniversary celebration , so we dined at one of our all time favourite places on the Esplanade 🥳There’s a reason Splash has been there 21 years , because it’s simply the best !!! Sota , the front of house star and his team of angels made us feel like rockstars as we sat out front and watched the sunset , enjoying our champagne and oysters . Thank you so much Catriona , Lara and Katie for looking after us so beautifully on our special evening . And thank you to Morgan the mixologist Queen , for our gorgeous cocktails 🥳 A big Congratulations to the magicians in the kitchen , who wooed us with every dish we ordered . Treat yourself to a sumptuous experience folks , every time you visit this heavenly place 😇
Written 25 June 2023
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